When agility and presence close to the combat area are essential, the Giraffe 1X short-range 3D radar surveillance system is there to protect mobile forces and assets against airborne threats. The Giraffe 1X is an ideal air surveillance component in the VSHORAD domain and can be used as a gap-filler that provides airspace commanders with the capabilities needed for maintaining continuous and accurate air situational awareness.

Highly capable with small footprint

Giraffe 1X is a small and lightweight yet highperforming 3D radar that is easily integrated in almost any type of mobile platform, fixed structure or C2 system. The system is designed to deliver key capabilities as part of short-range surveillance and Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD).

Accessing the bigger picture

The compact concept makes Giraffe 1X the perfect choice when continuous air surveillance is desired. It provides swift understanding of the air situation, enabling immediate and effective response to changing threats, new tactics and shifting operational conditions. The system monitors the air volume 360 degrees for air targets and simultaneously locates and warns against incoming rocket, artillery and mortar rounds.

Counter-UAV function

Features include Saab’s unique function for enhanced low, slow and small (ELSS) target detection, which provides a dedicated counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capability.

The advantage of being aware

Fixex, mobile or deployable

Multi-role for multipurpose

Superior detection

Networking possibilities

Gifraffe 1X key advantages

ILS - Integrated logistics support

Fixex, mobile or deployable

Giraffe 1X is a mobile, deployable or fixed asset for short-range surveillance and Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) that provides forces with early warning and the ability to detect and classify more than 100 different targets – simultaneously. Even in high-clutter environments. The system can be delivered with surface surveillance as well as sense & warn add-ons and can be operated remotely or locally.

Giraffe 1X is very lightweight with an exceptional small integration footprint. In fact, the complete radar can be transported on a pickup truck-sized vehicle, by helicopter or towed on a trailer. It can be permanently installed on a building or a mast, or integrated into a suitable vehicle. The system can be operated remotely or locally.

Multi-role for multipurpose

Giraffe 1X provides simultaneous air surveillance, GBAD target acquisition and RAM sense and warn capabilities without performance degradation. It can detect fixed and rotary wing targets, fast missiles and RAM targets as well as small UAVs in high-clutter environments. It also offers ﬂexible integration of weapon systems and tactical data links, and can be configured fully self-contained with C3 capabilities.

Superior detection

Giraffe 1X covers the entire search volume every second and will detect any air threat, including small, slow, high and low targets. The system provides exceptional air picture awareness with all-weather performance and accurate 3D data for all targets in the search volume.

Automatic weapon location and impact location can be provided as an option. The system offers 360˚ detection and tracking of RAM threats even in severe clutter. This means it can provide your forces with automatic warning of incoming threats, giving them the time needed to prepare and respond.

Networking possibilities

In the design of Giraffe 1X much emphasis has been put on networking performance. Giraffe 1X allows for standard or Customised data link integration.

Gifraffe 1X key advantages

Highly capable radar with a small footprint

Covers the entire search volume every second

Full mission ﬂexibility through unparalleled support services

Full interoperability

ILS - Integrated logistics support

ILS is an important part of the system delivery and will form the basis for future maintenance. Saab ILS experts have solid experience in tailoring ILS deliveries together with customers worldwide.

A world-class lineup

All Saab radars combine battle-proven designs from the renowned Erieye (AEW), Arthur and Giraffe AMB product families. Saab offers a full range of high-performing radar systems for a multitude of applications and mission types.

Giraffe 1X

Arthur

Giraffe AMB

Giraffe 4A

Giraffe 8A

Radar upgrades

Air surveillance

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Ground based air defence

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Weapon locating

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Sense and warn

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Multi role

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Technical specification

Volume search

12 stacked beams

Elevation coverage: 0°- 70°

Scanning rate 60 rpm

Technical data

Radar type

Stacked beam 3D radar

Antenna type

AESA, digital beam forming

Frequency

X (I) band

Elevation coverage

> 70 degrees

Rotation rate

60 RPM

Search volume

360° or in a sector

Instrumented range

75 km

Look into the future

Saab has been active in defence and security for more than 75 years. Solutions for air, sea and land operations, civil security and commercial aeronautics make us a complete business partner. Working with Saab means you will benefit from the ultimate synthesis of experience, efficiency and excellence in engineering.

In radar technology we are at the very forefront and offer outstanding capabilities to demanding customers all over the world. In a way you could say that our mission in this field is to help your forces to virtually look into the future. To see before you are seen and to maintain superior situational awareness.

A line of ground-breaking innovations form a track record that proves our ability to sharpen the thinking edge. Making it sharp enough to cut through the barrier of the impossible, strengthening your ability to protect your troops and keep people safe.

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